The stakes high, the energy even higher as the Indianapolis Colts, the Denver Broncos and their young quarterbacks readied to face off under a bright sun -- and under the watchful eye of the last man to deliver each of these clubs their greatest triumphs: Peyton Manning.

Sunday's matchup against Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix highlights just how young and inexperienced Richardson still is.

The Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for a momentum-shifting battle against the Denver Broncos this weekend. Currently one game under .500, the Colts have an opportunity to climb back into the AFC's playoff picture against Denver.

Denver's defense has been excellent up front this season, both against the run and the pass, but the Broncos haven't faced many running quarterbacks.

The Denver Broncos (8-5) host the Indianapolis Colts (6-7) on Sunday in an afternoon game that will have a huge effect on each team’s chance to end their multiyear playoff droughts. Colts reporter James Boyd and Broncos reporter Nick Kosmider went back and forth on several topics ahead of this marquee matchup.

Anthony Richardson starts for the Indianapolis Colts against the New England Patriots. Here are stats, highlights.

The latest to comment on the Colts quarterback situation is running back Jonathan Taylor, who was asked on Thursday about Richardson and why he thinks the 22-year-old has what it